Crown Jewell For West Metro Fire

The official dedication and open house for the new West Metro Fire District training center and fire station #10 took place on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Although a mantle of winter covered the days activities, it did not damper the excitement for this completed project.

Located just south of Hampden (U.S. 285) on Kipling Blvd. the facility is situated on 10 acres of property. It is a first class training center and home of the largest fire station in the West Metro Fire District.

The training center will not only be a hub of activity for the West Metro District but will serve as a regional training center and will be utilized by other fire fighting agencies and the federal government.

The property includes a pond that stores water used in training activities, so water can be recycled. It also features geothermal utilities. The training buildings provide maximum flexibility to simulate a variety of fire fighting and rescue situations. Congratulations to Fire Chief Doug McBee and the entire organization. This is a project of which the department and community can be proud.